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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.87, 9,943.96 and 4,375.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.87, 9,943.96 and 4,375.74 is: 6,037.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.87 : 9,943.96 = 4,375.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.87/9,943.96 = 4,375.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.87x = 9,943.96 × 4,375.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.87x = 43,512,183.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,512,183.53/7,206.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,037.60

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